Alternative music, cult films, and pop culture explored through a Gen X lens — with reviews, interviews, and a deep-dive podcast.
As we reel from the shocking, untimely death of James Gandoflini, let’s celebrate his career and how he changed television forever with his brilliant portrayal of mobster Tony Soprano. The world is still shocked from the passing of James Gandolfini, and the primary reason is for his iconic, brilliant, award-winning performance as Tony Soprano. He […]
Album Review: Primal Scream make their strongest album since 2002’s ‘Evil Heat’ with ‘More Light’. [rating=4] There are few bands more erratic than Scottish alt-rock band Primal Scream. For every strong effort (Vanishing Point, XTRMNR, Evil Heat), there are moments that fall flat (Give Out, But Don’t Give Up, Riot City Blues). For whatever reason, […]
Movie Review: Alternately thrilling and frustrating, ‘Man Of Steel’ makes a case for a Superman in the 21st century. [rating=3] Upon first hearing that Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan were doing a Superman reboot, I wondered if they would compliment each other, or feed off each other’s excessive traits, and the movie would suffer for it. […]
With Man of Steel a hit, a JLA film looks likely. Here’s My Justice League Movie Dream Cast. With Man of Steel’s big box-office weekend, it looks likes a Justice League movie is finally a go, giving DC Comics a chance to face off cinematically against Marvel’s The Avengers. **Click here for My Man of Steel […]
Album Review: With ‘Kveikur’ , Sigur Ros evokes the darker underpinnings of their little heard début ‘Von’ which may surprise fans more familiar with the Icelandic group’s serene sound. [rating=4] Sigur Ros have done gorgeous glacial soundscapes for so long, that their sound hasn’t changed drastically. Most fans are happy with this, but critics and non-diehards complain […]
Why The World Still Needs Superman, perhaps more than ever before. When it was announced there was going to be yet another Superman movie, public response was muted. Superman Returns was a bland non-starter, and DC has had trouble getting superhero movies off the ground (with the exception of Christopher Nolan’s films). And when it was confirmed that […]
The SLIS Interview with Mystery Science Theater 3000’s Joel Hodgson, where we discuss the legacy of his classic show as well as his current projects. A few weeks ago I did my list of the Top 10 Best Mystery Science Theater Episodes. It got such a good response, that I thought it would be fun […]
Album Review: Black Sabbath ’13’; Not bad for a bunch of old geezers… [rating=4] It seemed like the new album ‘13‘ from Black Sabbath was a cursed affair, doomed like it’s unlucky number of a title. Tony Iommi was stricken with cancer, Ozzy relapsed, and Drummer Bill Ward quit the band in a huff over money […]
Nine Inch Nails Release New Song Came Back Haunted. Album and Tour Details also revealed. Last week Trent Reznor surprised Nine Inch Nails fans with the announcement that a new Nine Inch Nails album was finished, and that it would be released later this year via Columbia records. Well last night came this announcement via […]
Black Sabbath are allowing fans a chance to stream their new album ‘13‘ on iTunes for free, ahead of its official release next week on June 11th. You can check out the full stream by clicking here. Important: you need to click the ‘view in iTunes‘ button next to the band name to hear the […]
